A chipped tooth doesn’t always seem like a serious dental concern, aside from how it may make your smile appear. Nevertheless, tooth damage doesn’t go away, and even something as small a chipped edge can gradually grow worse until the tooth is in serious trouble. To fix your chipped tooth, your dentist will determine how serious it is, and whether your best option is to improve it with cosmetic treatment or fix it with a custom restoration. In any case, addressing the issue as soon as possible is the best way to stop it from growing worse and requiring more extensive treatment.
Cosmetic enhancements
The reason chipped teeth don’t often seem serious is because they’re usually cosmetic in nature, meaning they don’t pose an immediate serious threat to your tooth’s integrity. Therefore, you may be able to fix your tooth with a minimally invasive cosmetic enhancement, such as tooth bonding or a porcelain veneer. Bonding the tooth involves applying tooth-colored resin to build up the chipped section of your tooth’s surface. A veneer, or custom porcelain shell, can also be bonded to the tooth to completely restore its structure.
Restorative measures
When a chipped tooth is too damage for a cosmetic enhancement, then its health and integrity may in immediate danger and your dentist might recommend a more comprehensive restoration. For instance, a dental crown can be placed over the tooth to stop the damage from growing worse while restoring your ability to bite and chew properly.
Fix Your Chipped Tooth with Custom Treatment
A chipped tooth may be a cosmetic issue, or it may immediately threaten your tooth’s strength and integrity. Depending on how bad it is, your dentist can custom-design an appropriate treatment to fix it. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling Cedar Dental in Cedar Rapids, IA, today at (319) 364-7108. We also welcome patients from Mount Vernon, Iowa City, Hiawatha, and all nearby communities.
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